Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers salary in the U.S.
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in the U.S. earn a median of $56,210 a year ($27.02 an hour), based on BLS data for 14,450 workers.
Pay ranges from $37,100 for the lowest-paid 10% to $85,200 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $58,610, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,100 | $17.84 |
| 25th percentile | $45,190 | $21.73 |
| Median | $56,210 | $27.02 |
| 75th percentile | $69,090 | $33.22 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,200 | $40.96 |
| Average (mean) | $58,610 | $28.18 |
Half of electric motor, power tool, and related repairers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $4,684.17 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,342.08 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,161.92 |
| Weekly | $1,080.96 |
| Hourly | $27.02 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $79,320 | 840 |
| Wisconsin | $75,550 | 260 |
| New York | $66,710 | 410 |
| California | $66,040 | 810 |
| Connecticut | $63,970 | 180 |
| Virginia | $63,690 | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $63,030 | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $62,710 | n/a |
| Colorado | $61,570 | 640 |
| North Dakota | $61,160 | 160 |
| Maine | $61,090 | n/a |
| New Jersey | $60,750 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $60,420 | 270 |
| Texas | $60,290 | 2,250 |
| Nevada | $60,230 | 30 |
| Utah | $59,980 | n/a |
| South Carolina | $59,460 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $58,690 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $57,760 | 60 |
| Kansas | $57,600 | 110 |
| Washington | $56,870 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,210 | 1,480 |
| Maryland | $54,670 | 40 |
| Ohio | $52,350 | 550 |
| Arkansas | $51,670 | 90 |
| Arizona | $51,600 | n/a |
| West Virginia | $51,280 | 70 |
| South Dakota | $50,150 | 60 |
| Oregon | $49,260 | 230 |
| Mississippi | $49,060 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $48,900 | 280 |
| Michigan | $48,440 | 390 |
| Idaho | $47,840 | 60 |
| Iowa | $47,180 | 210 |
| Missouri | $47,120 | 220 |
| Indiana | $46,520 | 210 |
| North Carolina | $46,320 | 750 |
| Florida | $46,200 | 1,150 |
| Delaware | $44,290 | 30 |
| Georgia | $43,610 | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $38,880 | 690 |
| Alabama | $38,430 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $36,240 | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $26,340 | 170 |
Best-paying metro areas for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $114,670 | 660 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $81,810 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,330 | 80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,210 | 280 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $67,380 | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $66,700 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $66,040 | 300 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $65,820 | 90 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $65,150 | 80 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $63,970 | 80 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63,910 | 140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,750 | 320 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,690 | n/a |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,270 | 170 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,480 | 50 |
Metro areas with the most electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 890 | $61,000 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 660 | $114,670 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 350 | $61,610 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 320 | $63,750 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 300 | $66,040 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 280 | $73,210 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 270 | $46,200 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 260 | $46,690 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 210 | $48,480 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 170 | $63,270 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 140 | $63,910 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 140 | $45,640 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 140 | $45,370 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 140 | $26,340 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 120 | $52,250 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $63,890 | $30.72 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $60,070 | $28.88 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $47,810 | $22.99 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $74,090 | $35.62 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $103,020 | $49.53 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | $52,600 | $25.29 |
| Avionics Technician | $82,280 | $39.56 |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $63,520 | $30.54 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $48,420 | $23.28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $84,890 | $40.81 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | $23.84 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $50,620 | $24.34 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $79,860 | $38.39 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 | $31.02 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 49-2092. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electric motor, power tool, and related repairers make in the U.S.?
The median salary for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in the U.S. is $56,210 a year, or $27.02 an hour. Pay ranges from $37,100 for the lowest-paid 10% to $85,200 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid electric motor, power tool, and related repairers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in the U.S. earn at least $85,200 a year. The top 25% earn $69,090 or more.
What is the starting pay for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $37,100 a year, and a quarter of electric motor, power tool, and related repairers earn $45,190 or less.
How many electric motor, power tool, and related repairers work in the U.S.?
About 14,450 electric motor, power tool, and related repairers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.